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Man Suing Trump Over Political Exploitation | Wilmington News
A man serving a 39-to-102-year sentence for murder is suing Donald Trump, claiming the former president humiliated him by weaponizing his case for political gain. Ortiz-Vite, who killed Ruby Garcia in 2024, seeks $75 million, a public apology, and citizenship, arguing he was reduced to a racial and immigration stereotype rather than treated as an individual. Trump referenced Ortiz-Vite as “America’s problem” during a campaign stop and used his mugshot in ads targeting illegal immigrants. Representing himself, Ortiz-Vite says prison staff mocked him, and the national spotlight caused severe…
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